How many renters in Edgewood, MD pay more than 30% of their income on rent?
59.0% (±14.5 points) of renting households in Edgewood, MD spend 30% or more of their household income on gross rent (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
51.9% spend 35% or more.
The median renting household spends 36.4% of its income on rent.
Figures last updated on .
- Paying 30% or more
- 59.0% (±14.5 points)
- Paying 35% or more
- 51.9% (±13.8 points)
- Median share of income
- 36.4% (±10.0 points)
Rent as a share of income in Edgewood
| Share of income spent on rent | Edgewood | Harford County | Maryland | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 15% | 15.5% (±8.7 points) | 13.6% | 11.5% | 12.6% |
| 15% to 19.9% | 3.2% (±3.1 points) | 12.8% | 12.0% | 12.2% |
| 20% to 24.9% | 9.8% (±8.1 points) | 11.9% | 13.1% | 12.6% |
| 25% to 29.9% | 12.6% (±9.3 points) | 12.9% | 11.9% | 11.5% |
| 30% to 34.9% | 7.1% (±4.3 points) | 9.7% | 9.2% | 9.2% |
| 35% or more | 51.9% (±13.8 points) | 39.2% | 42.3% | 41.9% |
Households whose income could not be measured against their rent (for example, those reporting no income) are left out of these shares, as the Census Bureau leaves them out.
Edgewood against Harford County, its state and the nation
| Edgewood | Harford County | Maryland | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paying 30% or more | 59.0% (±14.5 points) | 48.9% (±3.6 points) | 51.5% (±0.7 points) | 51.1% |
| Paying 35% or more | 51.9% (±13.8 points) | 39.2% (±3.1 points) | 42.3% (±0.6 points) | 41.9% |
| Median share of income | 36.4% (±10.0 points) | 29.6% (±1.3 points) | 30.8% (±0.4 points) | 30.6% |
| Median renter household income | $46,747 (±$13,959) | $59,458 (±$5,816) | $62,703 (±$866) | $52,966 |
| Median gross rent | $1,375 (±$114) | $1,586 (±$40) | $1,705 (±$8) | $1,413 |
In Edgewood, the share of renters paying 30% or more of income is not measurably different from Harford County (48.9%).
It is not measurably different from Maryland (51.5%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (51.1%).
In Harford County, Edgewood ranks 4 of 13 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest share of renters paying 30% or more of income.
Statewide, it ranks 99 of 383.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Renters paying 30% or more of income in places near Edgewood
| Place | Distance | Renters paying 30% or more of income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Edgewood | — | 59.0% (±14.5 points) | — |
| Joppatowne | 3.0 mi | 37.2% (±16.2 points) | Lower |
| Abingdon | 3.2 mi | 20.6% (±23.0 points) | Lower |
| Riverside | 5.1 mi | 30.7% (±12.0 points) | Lower |
| Perryman | 5.3 mi | 69.4% (±20.9 points) | Not measurably different |
| Bel Air South | 6.1 mi | 40.8% (±6.7 points) | Lower |
| Pleasant Hills | 6.9 mi | 33.3% (±83.2 points) | Not measurably different |
| Honeygo | 7.2 mi | 42.9% (±25.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| Kingsville | 7.5 mi | 100.0% (±43.6 points) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Joppatowne, MD (37.2%), Abingdon, MD (20.6%), Riverside, MD (30.7%).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Renters paying 30% or more of income across Harford County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Renters paying 30% or more of income |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Fallston | 75.3% (±58.1 points) |
| 2 | Perryman | 69.4% (±20.9 points) |
| 3 | Bel Air | 61.0% (±11.0 points) |
| 4 | Edgewood | 59.0% (±14.5 points) |
| 5 | Aberdeen | 55.1% (±11.7 points) |
| 6 | Bel Air North | 54.5% (±12.5 points) |
| 7 | Havre de Grace | 49.7% (±10.1 points) |
| 8 | Bel Air South | 40.8% (±6.7 points) |
| 9 | Joppatowne | 37.2% (±16.2 points) |
| 10 | Pleasant Hills | 33.3% (±83.2 points) |
Showing 10 of 13 places in Harford County, ranked from highest to lowest.
Edgewood is a census-designated place: an unincorporated community the Census Bureau draws for statistics, with no municipal government of its own.
Survey years: 2020–2024 (American Community Survey 5-year estimates).
Margins of error are at the 90% confidence level.
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Questions about Edgewood
Are renters in Edgewood rent-burdened?
59.0% of renting households in Edgewood pay 30% or more of their income in gross rent, the share housing researchers usually call rent-burdened (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
What share of income do renters in Edgewood spend on rent?
The median renting household in Edgewood, MD spends 36.4% (±10.0 points) of its household income on gross rent.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Edgewood CDP, Maryland
- Median Gross Rent as a Percentage of Household Income (B25071), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Edgewood CDP, Maryland
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Edgewood CDP, Maryland
To check these figures in the Census Bureau’s own API, request the variables below from the 2024 ACS 5-year data profile (acs/acs5/profile) and detailed tables (acs/acs5) for Edgewood CDP, Maryland (place:25150, in state:24).
Each estimate (E or PE) has a margin of error beside it (M or PM).
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DP04_0136E, DP04_0136M, DP04_0137PE, DP04_0137PM, DP04_0138PE, DP04_0138PM, DP04_0139PE, DP04_0139PM, DP04_0140PE, DP04_0140PM, DP04_0141PE, DP04_0141PM, DP04_0142PE, DP04_0142PM, B25071_001E, B25071_001M, B25119_003E, B25119_003M
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